Course of Action - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveIn each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.Give answer
  • (A) If only I follows
  • (B) If only II follows
  • (C) If either I or II follows
  • (D) If neither I nor II follows
  • (E) If both I and II follow.
Q1:

Statement: A large number of people in ward X of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from a fatal malaria type. Courses of Action:
  1. The city municipal authority should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in ward X.
  2. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.

A Only I follows

B Only II follows

C Either I or II follows

D Neither I nor II follows

E Both I and II follow

ANS:E - Both I and II follow

Explanation: Clearly, prevention from mosquitoes and elimination of mosquitoes are two ways to prevent malaria. So, both the courses follow.